Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new...
Need to amp up your morning exercise routine? We’ve got you covered. Radio calisthenics, or rajio taisō (ラジオ体操) in Japanese, has a long history in Japan. It was first introduced to the country in 1928...
View ArticleLatest Japanese lifehack shows how to store exercise balls … with nothing but...
It might look like magic, but these balls can actually be stored in the ceiling without the use of any racks, hooks or netting. If you’ve ever owned an exercise ball, you’ll know how great they can be...
View ArticleMr. Sato tones up dramatically in five days to become a better pole dancer
Mr. Sato was feeling in a rut with his progression as a pole dancer, so he decided to take action and improve his core strength. In an effort to offset the damage done to his body through extensive...
View ArticleBeautiful Chinese model is nearly 50, but looks decades younger【Photos】
Credits amazing looks to fitness regimen of swimming outdoors even in the cold of winter. On her next birthday, the first digit of Yelin Liu’s age will roll over. The native of Xinyang, China, doesn’t...
View ArticleMr. Sato makes his pole dancing performance debut after 8 months of serious...
He just can’t stop being a sexy beast, can he? Ever since Mr.Sato realized that slimming tea did absolutely nothing to his body, he began to seriously consider the tried-and-true method of improving...
View ArticleEffect of Dragon Ball-style Gravity Chamber on training studied at Chubu...
An answer to the age-old question: “Would training in a Gravity Chamber really work?” Ever since the Gravity Chamber first appeared in the Dragon Ball series decades ago, kids around the world have...
View ArticleWe test out a product that promises it will make cars obsolete: these goofy...
Dr. NakaMats, you’ve done it again! We are all big fans of Dr. Nakamatsu or Dr. NakaMats as he is affectionately and corporately known. A tireless inventor and winner of the Ig Nobel Prize, and...
View ArticleAdidas Shindo: Lose weight and release stress like a samurai with a wooden...
Adidas exercise class takes its moves from Japanese samurai. After treating herself to one too many Christmas Tree Frappuccinos and sakura mochi ice creams over the year-end holiday period, our...
View ArticleNew women-only gym in Tokyo offers free all-you-can-eat donuts and other...
You can skip the protein bars and snack on real desserts at this fitness center, but there’s a catch. Forza Fitness Studio Gran is a new gym that just opened up in Tokyo, and it boasts a couple of...
View ArticleJapan’s unbelievably buff muscle idol shares workout videos, performs wicked...
Reika Saiki is here to evolve traditional kawaii cuteness into a new form: mukikawa. When she first joined idol mascot group Cheer♡1, Reika Saiki looked pretty much like what you’d expect for someone...
View ArticleMiddle-aged, left-by-wife Japanese guy goes from schlub to stud, rebuilds...
Renewed passion for bodybuilding leads to competition-spec body and new love. A few years ago, Japanese Twitter user Shirapyon (@lonestarsde66) hit a low point in his life. His wife suddenly left him,...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Do these workout shirts really show too much nipple?
We search for the truth behind the alleged excessive nipple exposure of tank tops sold by Arkkil. The bodybuilding community was shocked when a tweet surfaced showing a recent buyer of a tank top by...
View ArticleWe take a cat yoga class at a Japanese rescue cat cafe
Stretch and relax with some friendly felines just a short train ride away from Tokyo. Our Japanese-language reporter Momo is a woman who’s currently living the single life and celebrating every single...
View ArticleWii Fit sequel to make the jump to Nintendo Switch, promises tons of fun and...
It’s back, everyone! Get ready to crush your opponents in the name of exercise. One of the best-selling games of its time, Wii Fit provided countless hours of entertainment to players by cleverly using...
View ArticleNintendo’s crazy new Ring-Con and RingFit Adventure are its new...
Developers promise new title is “an adventure game first and foremost.” Despite more or less creating the standard template for modern video came controllers (a pad with thumb-operated directional...
View ArticleTurn your exercise ball into your furry best friend with cute pet character...
The only thing you’ll have to balance here is your love for five different animals. Over the years, Japan has earned itself a reputation as the land of all things cute, or “kawaii“. Here, everyday...
View ArticleWeightlifting is Japanese salarymen’s newest hobby, report says, since...
Lead researcher says pumping iron gives salarymen a joy “that they can’t get from work.” The stereotypical life of a middle-aged salaryman is supposed to go something like this: Wake up and go to work....
View ArticleConfessions of a 46-year-old Japanese male pole dancer
Mr. Sato shares how pole dancing changed his life and could change yours. Back in 2016, our reporter Mr. Sato entered the world of pole dancing for the first time. The fact that he was a middle-aged...
View ArticleThe SoraNews24 Work from Home Health Guide: Stretching with Mr. Sato!【Photos】
Mr. Sato is wiser, and healthier, than people think, and he’s here to help you stay loose and limber. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, more people than ever are working from home. If your job...
View ArticleTHIS is how you do a home workout session when you’re suffering from cabin...
With the walls closing in on him in his Tokyo apartment, SoraNews24’s Go Hatori figures out a way to work his body and free his mind. After weeks of working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak,...
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